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1. Sequences and Properties of Gluten Proteins From Different Grains: A Virtual-Friendly Protein Laboratory

   12 Jun 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Eric M. Jones*¹, Emily J. Fogle¹

   California Polytechnic State University

   The COVID-19 pandemic has forced much university instruction into virtual modes. As a result, many laboratory courses have either dropped content altogether or replaced hands-on activities with...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2924/?v=1

2. Using Open-Source Bioinformatics and Visualization Tools to Explore the Structure and Function of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein

   18 Mar 2022 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Laura L. Listenberger¹, Cassandra M. Joiner¹, Cassidy R. Terrell*²

   1. St. Olaf College 2. University of Minnesota

   The relationship between protein structure and function is a foundational concept in undergraduate biochemistry. We find this theme is best presented with assignments that encourage exploration and...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2862/?v=1

3. The Science Behind the ACTN3 Polymorphism

   29 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Dana J. Somers*¹, Tiffany A. Frey*¹, Heather L. Lehman²

   1. Dickinson College 2. Millersville University

   A common polymorphism in the alpha-actinin-3 (ACTN3) gene results in the lack of ACTN3 protein expression in fast twitch muscle fibers in ~16% of the human population (1). This genetic change has...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2648/?v=1

4. The ACTN3 Polymorphism: Applications in Genetics and Physiology Teaching Laboratories

   29 Aug 2021 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s):

   By Tiffany A. Frey*¹, Dana J. Somers*¹, Heather L. Lehman², Allison E. Hall³, Eun Kyeong Hwang⁴, Ronit I. Yarden⁴

   1. Dickinson College 2. Millersville University 3. New York University 4. Georgetown University

   Inquiry-based undergraduate laboratories provide the opportunity to engage students in a research experience that improves scientific thinking, but such activities can be difficult to develop and...

   https://qubeshub.org/publications/2646/?v=1